LED Reverse Light Bulbs?

jd__m4 · 11-27-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by milk242

I just got a set from ijdmtoy through amazon, popped them in and it doesn't even turn on. Still thinking it's not likely to get two bad bulbs so was wondering if I need to do any sort of coding? No message in idrive so I'm assuming it is at least providing the needed resistant to keep the bulb out message from triggering.

Did you try flipping polarity? Some LED bulbs are still polarity-sensitive.

milk242 · 11-27-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eyeamgrewt

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Originally Posted by milk242

I just got a set from ijdmtoy through amazon, popped them in and it doesn't even turn on. Still thinking it's not likely to get two bad bulbs so was wondering if I need to do any sort of coding? No message in idrive so I'm assuming it is at least providing the needed resistant to keep the bulb out message from triggering.

Did you try flipping polarity? Some LED bulbs are still polarity-sensitive.

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Originally Posted by eyeamgrewt

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Originally Posted by milk242

I just got a set from ijdmtoy through amazon, popped them in and it doesn't even turn on. Still thinking it's not likely to get two bad bulbs so was wondering if I need to do any sort of coding? No message in idrive so I'm assuming it is at least providing the needed resistant to keep the bulb out message from triggering.

Did you try flipping polarity? Some LED bulbs are still polarity-sensitive.

That is probably it.

SOLIDM4 · 11-28-2018, 02:26 PM

ohhhhhhhhh, I'm so doing this, it does help especially parking in dark areas...

Ferg · 11-28-2018, 03:34 PM

Hmmm, F82 LCI has LED reverse lights, seems this might be specifically F80.

Pharaoh2716 · 01-03-2019, 06:01 PM

Any idea what bulbs are needed for a 2015 M4?

tom @ eas · 01-03-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharaoh2716

Any idea what bulbs are needed for a 2015 M4?

RealOEM says PW16W on preLCI tails, looks like there are some solutions on eBay. Will likely need to code out errors afterwards.

Pharaoh2716 · 01-03-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

RealOEM says PW16W on preLCI tails, looks like there are some solutions on eBay. Will likely need to code out errors afterwards.

Awesome thanks for the info. Any knowledge of anyone in Northern California that could code out the errors?

tom @ eas · 01-03-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharaoh2716

Awesome thanks for the info. Any knowledge of anyone in Northern California that could code out the errors?

Post in the regional section, I'm sure someone local can reach out.

Pharaoh2716 · 01-13-2019, 06:51 PM

FYI I purchased these bulbs and they were installed no problem. Don't think any coding is needed because I haven't got any error messages and the bulbs appear to be working correctly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Power-...72.m2749.l2649

Mp3Supply · 01-14-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharaoh2716

FYI I purchased these bulbs and they were installed no problem. Don't think any coding is needed because I haven't got any error messages and the bulbs appear to be working correctly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Power-...72.m2749.l2649

Do you have pics of what they look like on and at night?

Pharaoh2716 · 01-15-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mp3Supply

Do you have pics of what they look like on and at night?

Will try and snap some pics later tonight.

paulo_f80m3 · 01-28-2019, 08:47 PM

Coding is required. I just installed the DDM Tuning reverse LED's. When I turned on the ignition they flickered. No flickering after coding. The LED's themselves are a very high quality product and I highly recommend them!

5low5 · 01-28-2019, 10:22 PM

Can this coding be done on Bimmercode? I got these and they look great but they flicker

yjypm · 01-29-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 5low5

Can this coding be done on Bimmercode? I got these and they look great but they flicker

Yes.

paulo_f80m3 · 01-29-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 5low5

Can this coding be done on Bimmercode? I got these and they look great but they flicker

In BimmerCode select the Rear Electronic Module. (REM_01)

Go down and under the VOLTAGE MONITORING section change these values to what I have set.

Hit Code.

Done.

shay2nak · 01-29-2019, 11:58 AM

still no issues for me.

hilld · 02-07-2019, 01:06 PM

paulo_f80m3 , thanks did this last night after the bulb swap and it worked like a charm.

paulo_f80m3 · 08-22-2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hilld

paulo_f80m3 , thanks did this last night after the bulb swap and it worked like a charm.

No problem!

623baller · 11-03-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

In BimmerCode select the Rear Electronic Module. (REM_01)

Go down and under the VOLTAGE MONITORING section change these values to what I have set.

Hit Code.

Done.

would this be enough or do i need to go in expert mode and do the below as well?

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Originally Posted by sosheal

IIRC (I think RFS refers to reverse lights; I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.)

REM -> RFS_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv / Werte=00
REM -> RFS_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv / Werte=00
REM -> RFS_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv / Werte=00
REM -> RFS_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv / Werte=00

REM -> RFS_L_IS_LED: aktiv / Werte=01
REM -> RFS_R_IS_LED: aktiv / Werte=01

Edit: never mind i believe the manual coding does same as flipping the values in non expert mode so you just need to one of them

11LMBiSTT · 03-14-2020, 08:00 PM

Super nice, easy mod. Definitely recommend if you have a F80 LCI.

Groganrocket · 04-05-2020, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 11LMBiSTT

Super nice, easy mod. Definitely recommend if you have a F80 LCI.

Which bulbs did you order.

11LMBiSTT · 04-05-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Groganrocket

Which bulbs did you order.

The DDM ones from Amazon... Check for the Amazon link in the previous posts in this thread or just search bay9s? In Amazon.

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